How far is Flemington, MO from Polk, MO?

The driving distance from Flemington, MO to Polk, MO is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
12.2 mi
19.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.2 mi
Kilometers
19.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.78 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Polk
Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Flemington
Mon, May 4, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flemington
2026-05-04T19:08
Arrive Polk
Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flemington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolivar
MO

State of Venezuela

From Flemington
8.6 mi
00h 25m
To Polk
8.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flemington and Polk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flemington and Polk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2843 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    88 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    2587 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    78 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flemington and Polk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.27 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 25m from Flemington
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flemington and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flemington to Polk?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Flemington and 8.6 miles from Polk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flemington and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flemington and Polk. Straight-line distance: 12.2 mi (19.64 km).

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#1 Flemington

Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America

Population146
Coordinates37.8047600, -93.5013100
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 Polk

County in Missouri, United States

Population732
Coordinates37.7292000, -93.2993600
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Flemington (-93.50131, 37.80476)
End: Polk (-93.29936, 37.7292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.30 $4.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.65 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $5.30 $3.24 $6.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flemington and Polk. The current time is 19:08:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.